Did I get a good deal?

RAY WOODROW 3RD · December 12, 2001, 06:43 PM

Walked into my local gun shop today and was ambushed by the gunsmith who I was there to see. The shop had a Maverick 12 gauge shotgun for sale that accepted 2 3/4 or 3" shells, had the synthetic forearm and stock, beaded front sight and sling swivels. With the shotgun they were including 2 extra barrels. One had adjustable iron sights and was ported at the end of the barrel,I think 5 times on each side of the front sight. The other was a vented barrel with double beads on it and the ability to use choke tubes. I was going there to ask about a gun he was working on for me but this combo seemed to good to be true. The price of this set up was $200.00. Did I make out like a bandit or did I break even?

Off course I bought the shotgun. It was used but in great condition, minus a scratch on the top of the reciever.

9mmMike · December 12, 2001, 06:57 PM

I've no idea what a Maverick is but you sure got a lot of stuff for 200.00. If that was an 870, it would be a real steal.
Happy birthday by the way.
Mike

Benjamin · December 12, 2001, 07:12 PM

The Mavericks are slightly off-brand Mossbergs (Made by Mossberg, as a cheaper version of the 500)

That sounds like a good deal, with two barrels.

Al Thompson · December 12, 2001, 08:58 PM

I'd vote for the bandit side. It's a Mossberg 500 with some cosmetic differences IIRC. The two barrels are $60 each at least, so you got the receiver for $20.00.

Shoot the heck out of it and enjoy yourself!

Giz

C.R.Sam · December 12, 2001, 09:21 PM

Sounds like you did ok if you use the spare barrels for jack handles or wrench extensions.

Sam

Dave McC · December 13, 2001, 06:35 AM

You did fine. I wouldn't call it a steal, but I'd have bought it in a heartbeat,even if it's not an 870.

December 12, 2001, 06:43 PM	#1
RAY WOODROW 3RD Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 1999 Location: Beverly, N.J. U.S.A. Posts: 784	Did I get a good deal? Walked into my local gun shop today and was ambushed by the gunsmith who I was there to see. The shop had a Maverick 12 gauge shotgun for sale that accepted 2 3/4 or 3" shells, had the synthetic forearm and stock, beaded front sight and sling swivels. With the shotgun they were including 2 extra barrels. One had adjustable iron sights and was ported at the end of the barrel,I think 5 times on each side of the front sight. The other was a vented barrel with double beads on it and the ability to use choke tubes. I was going there to ask about a gun he was working on for me but this combo seemed to good to be true. The price of this set up was $200.00. Did I make out like a bandit or did I break even? Off course I bought the shotgun. It was used but in great condition, minus a scratch on the top of the reciever. __________________ __________________ "MOST talk the talk but can NEVER walk the walk." "The key to success in ANY battle is effective communications." From NJ? Check out "njcsd.com"

December 12, 2001, 06:57 PM	#2
9mmMike Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2000 Location: SE PA Posts: 1,049	I've no idea what a Maverick is but you sure got a lot of stuff for 200.00. If that was an 870, it would be a real steal. Happy birthday by the way. Mike __________________ "Freedom is not free" Visit TheRallyPoint.org TheRallyPoint at LRGC- Saturday August 26th IF YOU LIVE IN PA AND DID NOT VOTE, YOU DESERVE TO LOSE YOUR GUNS!

December 12, 2001, 08:58 PM	#4
Al Thompson Staff Alumnus Join Date: May 2, 1999 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,611	I'd vote for the bandit side. It's a Mossberg 500 with some cosmetic differences IIRC. The two barrels are $60 each at least, so you got the receiver for $20.00. Shoot the heck out of it and enjoy yourself! Giz __________________ http://www.scfirearms.org/

December 12, 2001, 07:12 PM	#3
Benjamin Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 1999 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 358	The Mavericks are slightly off-brand Mossbergs (Made by Mossberg, as a cheaper version of the 500) That sounds like a good deal, with two barrels.

December 12, 2001, 09:21 PM	#5
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	Sounds like you did ok if you use the spare barrels for jack handles or wrench extensions. Sam

December 13, 2001, 06:35 AM	#6
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	You did fine. I wouldn't call it a steal, but I'd have bought it in a heartbeat,even if it's not an 870.